We will be given time to finish the potato lab and submit it. Also, we will be practicing body landmarks and directions in order to retake quiz 1.
September 16
We will be taking a short quiz to start the hour over landmarks and directional terms. We will also be taking notes on cell membrane physiology and perform a lab demonstrating this.
1st Paragraph - What stuck out in your mind?
2nd Paragraph - What did you agree and disagree with?
3rd Paragraph - How much of a role do you think genetics plays into intelligence and other traits?
September 4
We will be doing a gallery walk of all the cell representations. We will also be learning about how protein synthesis occurs.
For this activity, you and your group must effectively demonstrate the process of mitosis. You may do this in a variety of ways. Some possible ideas are through: dance, skit, comics, stop motion animation, or anything that you think is creative that will effectively demonstrate the process of mitosis.
August 28
We will be designing cells with representations for the structures.
August 26
We will be taking notes on the basics of cell organelles and functions.
We will be taking notes on characteristics of life as well as homeostasis. Additionally, we will be performing an activity demonstrating knowledge of body landmarks, directions, and movements.
We will be completing or notes from the previous class and adding on a notes about body movements. We will also be performing an activity to demonstrate these movements.
Final Exam
May 14
Exam Study Guide
May 12
Exam Study Guide
May 8
Reproductive Unit Test
May 6
We will be taking notes on the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
Menstrual Cycle Notes
May 1
We will be investigating the menstrual cycle.
Reproductive System Diagrams
April 29
We will be taking notes on the male and female reproductive systems.
Reproductive System Intro Notes
April 27
We will be taking notes on the kidneys and creating a diagram of the urinary system.
Kidney Anatomy Notes
April 23
We will be constructing mobiles of the urinary system.
April 21
We will be taking notes on the urinary system.
Urinary System Intro Notes
April 17
We will be creating aprons with the digestive system.
April 15
We will be dissecting rats and analyzing the digestive system.
April 13
We will be researching and presenting on various digestive system disorders.
April 9
We will be performing an activity demonstrating the sequence of food through the digestive system.
April 7
We will be taking notes on the digestive system and creating posters of the various organs.
Digestive System Intro Notes
Digestive System Tree Notes
April 1
Cardiovascular Unit Test
March 30
We will be using a study to prepare for the test.
Cardiovascular Unit Study Guide
March 26
We will be taking notes on the electrical activity in the heart and practicing blood pressures.
EKG and Conduction System Notes
EKG Practice
March 24
We will be taking notes on pulse and blood pressure and perform an activity measuring pulse and blood pressure.
Pulse and Blood Pressure Notes
Pulse and Blood Pressure Activity
March 13
We will be creating a large diagram of the heart using candy.
March 11
We will be performing an activity demonstrating blood transport throughout the circulatory system.
March 9
We will be dissecting a heart.
March 5
We will be performing an activity demonstrating how blood flows through the heart and body.
March 3
We will be taking notes on the structure and function of the heart and perform an activity.
Heart Intro Notes
February 25
We will be constructing the nerve pathway using candy.
February 18
We will be creating experiments to test different special senses.
February 16
We will be presenting our eye posters and perform a taste lab.
Special Senses Lab
February 12
We will be investigating optical illusions and creating eye posters.
February 10
We will be performing a lab activity demonstrating various special senses.
Special Senses Lab
February 6
We will be taking notes on reflexes and performing a lab.
Reflexes Notes
Reflexes Lab
Reflexes Reading
February 4
We will be constructing posters highlighting the major parts of the brain and their functions.
February 2
We will be introduced to divisions of the nervous system.
Nervous System Intro Notes
January 28
Muscle Unit Test
January 26
We will be taking notes on different muscle tissue types and view them under a microscope.
Muscle Tissue Types
January 22
We will be constructing a muscle model of the arm and practice muscle identification.
January 20
We will be presenting our Muscle Pathology flyers to the class and perform an activity demonstrating muscle strength.
January 16
We will be learning about various muscle pathologies and presenting them to the class.
Muscle Pathologies
January 14
We will be performing a dissection on a chicken wing analyzing muscle function.
Chicken Wing Dissection
January 12
We will be taking notes on the anatomy of a muscle and perform an activity.
Muscle Anatomy
January 8
We will be going more in depth on specific muscle groups and taking notes. We will also be performing an identification activity.
Muscle Groups Notes
January 6
We will be taking notes on muscle groups and perform an activity.
Muscles Intro Notes
December 18
Pass back exams
December 16
Semester Exam
December 12
We will be preparing for the final exam with an exam review.
Exam Review
December 10
We will be showing our bone pathology videos and start exam review.
December 8
We will be creating videos raising awareness for our assigned bone pathologies and present them.
December 4
We will be researching bone pathologies and creating flyers for your assigned bone pathology.
Bone Pathologies
December 2
We will be taking notes on structures of the bone and performing an activity.
Unit 3-4 Notes
November 25
We will be watching a video on bone development and identifying bones.
Bone Development
November 21
We will be taking notes on bone formation and growth as well as performing an activity demontrating these concepts.
Unit 3-3 Notes
November 19
We will be investigating the bones of the spine and each individual bone.
November 17
We will be taking notes on joints of the skeletal system and perform an activity.
Unit 3-2 Notes
Additional Notes
November 13
We will be taking notes on the skeletal system and learning all of the bones of the body.
Unit 3-1 Notes
November 11
Rachel's Challenge
November 7
We will be presenting our brochures to the class.
November 3-5
We will be starting an informational brochure on an assigned skin pathology.
Skin Pathology Brochure
October 28
We will be finishing our skin posters and reading about different pathologies of the skin.
Burns
Tattoos
Wound Healing
October 23
We will be reading about the basic functions of the skin.
Integumentary System Reading
October 21
We will be reading about the different structures of the skin and creating posters.
October 17
We will be taking notes on the integumentary system and performing an activity demonstrating the basics of the system.
Unit 2-1 Notes
October 15
Unit 1 Test
October 13
We will be preparing for the Unit 1 Test with a study guide.
Unit 1 Study Guide
October 7-9
We will be looking at histology slides under the microscope. We will be drawing and labeling various body tissues.
Histology Lab
October 1-3
We will be introduced to histology.
Unit 1-8 Notes
The Histology Guide
September 29
We will be finishing the cancer presentations. We will also be practicing body slices and movements.
September 24
We will be given time to finish our research and prep. We will then present on our topics.
September 22
We will be reading about the basics of cancer and go in depth on a specific type of cancer.
Cancer Reading
September 18
We will be given time to finish the potato lab and submit it. Also, we will be practicing body landmarks and directions in order to retake quiz 1.
September 16
We will be taking a short quiz to start the hour over landmarks and directional terms. We will also be taking notes on cell membrane physiology and perform a lab demonstrating this.
Unit 1-7 Notes
Potato Lab
September 12
We will be practicing protein synthesis as well as checking off on body landmarks, directions, and movements.
September 10
We will be performing an activity demonstrating protein synthesis.
September 8
We will be reading a handful of articles related to genetics. We will also be given time to finish our mitosis projects.
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
1st Paragraph - What stuck out in your mind?
2nd Paragraph - What did you agree and disagree with?
3rd Paragraph - How much of a role do you think genetics plays into intelligence and other traits?
September 4
We will be doing a gallery walk of all the cell representations. We will also be learning about how protein synthesis occurs.
Protein Synthesis Notes
September 2
We will be taking notes on cell division and perform an activity to demonstrate cell division.
Unit 1-5 Notes
Cell Division Activity
For this activity, you and your group must effectively demonstrate the process of mitosis. You may do this in a variety of ways. Some possible ideas are through: dance, skit, comics, stop motion animation, or anything that you think is creative that will effectively demonstrate the process of mitosis.
August 28
We will be designing cells with representations for the structures.
August 26
We will be taking notes on the basics of cell organelles and functions.
Unit 1-4 Notes
August 22
We will be taking notes on characteristics of life as well as homeostasis. Additionally, we will be performing an activity demonstrating knowledge of body landmarks, directions, and movements.
Unit 1-3 Notes
August 20
We will be completing or notes from the previous class and adding on a notes about body movements. We will also be performing an activity to demonstrate these movements.
Unit 1-2 Notes
August 18
We will be learning about lab safety and performing an activity about "The Language of Anatomy".
Lab Safety Video
Unit 1-1 Notes
August 14
We will be getting to know each other as well as covering the syllabus and classroom expectations.
Syllabus